Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Ruth Frary
Aug 4, 2014
Ruth Alaine (Bernhardy) Frary passed away on August 4th, 2014 in Franklin, TN. Ruth was born June 28, 1928 the daughter of Willard and Mary (Melton) Bernhardy in Minonk, IL. She also lived in Chenoa and moved to Lyndon, IL. in 1939. Ruth was raised in Lyndon as one of two children. After graduating from Lyndon High School, Ruth worked...
Mrs. Dorothy Kolentus
Aug 4, 2014
Mrs. Dorothy Jean Kolentus, age 79, of Thompsons Station, TN, formerly of Southern California, passed away August 4, 2014. Jean was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was active in her church and had served as PTA President at her children's school. Survived by her husband of 60 years, James E. Kolentus of Thompsons Station, TN; son, Michael...
Glen Hazelwood
Aug 3, 2014
Hazelwood, Glen Andrew age 44 of Franklin, TN, passed away at his home August 3, 2014. Glen enjoyed cooking as a chef, music, Star Wars and the Philadelphia Flyers, but he loved his Oakland Raiders. He is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Hazelwood; parents, Dwain and Joyce Hazelwood; friend, Shelley Hazelwood; uncle, Ralph (Pam) Hazelwood; aunt, Betty (DL) Stevens and...
Charlie Bowman
Aug 2, 2014
Bowman, Charlie Mai Maxwell, age 81 was born into this life on July 24th, 1933 in Baxter, TN. She went home to be with our Lord and Savior on August 2, 2014. In heaven she joins her parents, Versa and Bus, and Charlie and Ophia, and her in laws Causby and Addie, James, Jewell, Geraldine, and Mattie. After becoming pen...
Mary Smith
Aug 1, 2014
SMITH, Mrs. Mary L. of Brentwood, TN, native of Franklin, TN passed away Friday, August 1, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. Preceded in death by husbands, James Marvin Bennett & Luther Mason; brother, Rev. Alburn Gilliam; sister, Adell Douglas; son, James Larry Bennett; father, Clarence G. Gilliam; mother, Lattie Johnston Gilliam. Survived by husband, Nathan A. Smith; sons,...

Carolyn Long
Jul 31, 2014
LONG, Mrs. Carolyn Yvonne Kidd, age 72 of Thompsons Station, TN, July 31, 2014. Retired accountant with the State of Tennessee. Member of the Boy Scouts of America, Middle Tennessee Council Executive Board, Natchez Trace District, Cub Scout Pack 1291 and Scoutung's National Honor Society, Order of the Arrow in the Wa-Hi-Nasa Lodge, Nendawen Chapter. Longtime member of Tulip Grove...
Shirley Lature
Jul 30, 2014
LATURE, Mrs. Shirley Spahr, age 80 of Franklin, TN, July 30, 2014. Loving mother, grandmother & great-grandmother. She enjoyed her grandchildren and was a member of Brentwood Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband of 58 years, Ermon Wayne Capps Lature. Survived by sons, David (Kelly) Lature of Franklin, TN, Dale (Janet) Lature of Lavergne, TN & Mike (Pam) Lature...
Hoyt Doak, Jr.
Jul 29, 2014
Hoyt Buchannan Doak, Jr., age 92, of Franklin, TN, died July 29, 2014. Mr. Doak was born in Philipsburg, PA, on March 13, 1922, to Hoyt B. Doak and Emma Lee Grimes Doak. He was married for 37 years to Jean Burrow Doak, who preceded him in death in 1986. Hoyt Doak loved the game of golf, Middle Tennessee, ice...
Marie Talley
Jul 28, 2014
TALLEY, Mrs. Marie age 67 of Franklin, TN passed away July 28, 2014. She loved to sew and make quilts for her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, JW Talley; son, Kenneth Griggs and parents, Wallace and Lela Vattnea Carter. Survived by sons, Steve (Laurie) Griggs and Troy (Lynn) Griggs; stepson, Gary Talley; sisters, Ruth...
Mary Allen
Jul 28, 2014
ALLEN, Ms. Mary Frances, age 73 of Brentwood, TN, July 28, 2014. Volunteer with Williamson Medical Center and recipient of several poetry awards. Preceded in death by parents, M.E. & Thelma Allen. Survived by brother, Ken (Mary Jo) Allen; sisters, Priscilla (Gary) Taylor & Patty (Dean) Simpson and numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00AM Saturday, August...
Kathy Riggs
Jul 27, 2014
Mrs. Kathy Lynn Fix Riggs, age 66 of Franklin, TN, went to be with the Lord on July 27, 2014. Loving mother to Kristen & Kara, devoted wife to John and proud grandmother to twelve precious ones. She graduated from Gateway High School in Monroeville, PA, received her BS Degree in Home Economics from Mansfield University and her Masters Degree...
Randall Shepherd
Jul 26, 2014
Mr. Randall David "Randy" Shepherd, age 63 of Franklin, TN, July 26, 2014. Faithful and loving husband and father who adored his family dearly. He will be sadly missed by all. Volunteer fire fighter, National Guardsman and Captain of the Paramedic Unit from 1970-1980 in Des Moines, IA. Retired Vice President of Finance for Trane Company where he worked for...
Daniel Scott, Sr.
Jul 24, 2014
Mr. Daniel Luther Scott, Sr., age 69, of Brentwood, TN, July 24, 2014. He was aretired healthcare professional. He was kind hearted and caring with a unique sense of humor. In his seasons of life, he enjoyed his time boating, riding motorcycles and dirt bikes, and adored his animals. He loved his family dearly and will be sadly missed by...
Mrs. Vivian Brown
Jul 23, 2014
Mrs. Vivian Sue Brown, age 80, Franklin, TN, passed away July 23, 2014. She was an active member of Berry's Chapel Church of Christ. Preceded in death by parents, Graydon and Fern Kathryn Smedley Gresham. Survived by husband of 57 years, James W. Brown; son, Jeffrey J. (Penny) Brown; daughter, Anne Kathryn (Raymond) Kush; sister, Beverly Lou Woodward; and grandchildren,...
Joan Edgar
Jul 22, 2014
Mrs. Joan Carol Gwin Edgar, age 86, of Spring Hill, TN passed away July 22, 2014 at NHC of Franklin. Joan retired after many years as an Insurance Claims Adjuster. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by her husband, Leldon Lee Edgar and parents, Robert Donnell & Martha Louise Argo Gwin. Survived by sons, James D. Edgar...
Mr. William Griggs
Jul 21, 2014
Mr. William "Wild Bill" Glen Griggs, age 55, Franklin, TN passed away July 21, 2014. He was employed by APCOM and Kroger and loved dirt track racing. Preceded in death by parents, Everett Glen and Florence Kelley Griggs. Survived by sons, Ashton Griggs and Kenneth (Kelly) Roland, Jr.; daughter, Chelsie Roland; mother of the children, Tonya Griggs; brother, Larry Griggs;...
Barbara Andrews
Jul 19, 2014
Mrs. Barbara Ann Black Andrews, age 81 of Franklin, TN passed away Saturday, July 19, 2014 at Williamson Medical Center. Born in Nashville, TN to the late John Buist and Cecelia Marie Black. Known by everyone as "Bobbie", she was a Nashville TN native and 1950 graduate of Cathedral High School. She is also preceded in death by her son,...
Linda Hubbell
Jul 17, 2014
Linda Hubbell, aged 74, died peacefully on July 17, 2014 at her home in Thompson's Station, Tennessee, after a long struggle with cancer. Linda was born February 8, 1940, in San Jose, California, the daughter of Harold Johnson and Gertrude Alston. Linda was an extremely creative and inspiring person, with many interests that she pursued through continuous education, travel, and...
William Rehrig
Jul 17, 2014
William H. Rehrig, 74, died July 17, 2014. Preceding him in death were parents Frank and Matrona (Dorward) Rehrig and first wife Elaine Babinchak Rehrig. A longtime resident of Franklin, Tenn., he is survived by wife Holly (Holm) Rehrig, children Lisa (Ron) Rinehart, Roslyn Rehrig, Ross (Rachel) Rehrig, stepchildren David (Cami) Ebert, Heath (Tara) Ebert, Heather Ebert, Channing (Phil) DeShong,...
Willie Johnson
Jul 14, 2014
JOHNSON, Mrs. Willie Mai McCoy, age 82 of Franklin, TN passed away July 14, 2014 in Nashville, TN. Born in Williamson County to the late James Robert & Willie Bell Geasley McCoy. Survived by sons, Phillip & Carl Johnson both of Franklin, TN; granddaughter, Amber Wilson and great-grandson, Aiden Wilson. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00PM Thursday, July 17, 2014...
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